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Senior Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects
Location: Inverness (Hybrid Working)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70-80,000 plus car / £8K car allowance and package
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Surveyor to join a growing infrastructure-focused organisation supporting major projects across the Highlands and wider Scotland. This hybrid role combines office, site, and remote working, offering both flexibility and exposure to high-profile civil engineering and infrastructure schemes.
The successful candidate will play a key role in commercial and contractual management, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on budget, and to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of infrastructure projects from pre-contract through to final account
- Prepare, review, and manage cost plans, valuations, and financial reporting
- Administer NEC (or similar) contracts, including change control and compensation events
- Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and performance
- Monitor project budgets and forecasts to ensure financial targets are achieved
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to senior stakeholders
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
- Support project teams to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
- Mentor and support junior commercial staff where required
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Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a Senior Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor role within infrastructure or civil engineering
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
- Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering projects
- Excellent commercial acumen and financial management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
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Additional Information
This role will suit a commercially driven individual looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and forward-thinking infrastructure environment, while benefiting from the lifestyle and work-life balance offered by a Highlands-based role.
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Desired Skills and Experience
Senior QS wanted by Tier 2 Civils contractor in the Inverness Area
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